What types of building information are best portrayed in 3D views?
- Which stakeholders require 2D views, and why?
Some examples of building information that are best portrayed in 3D are materials, scale, and how the building fits into the landscape. Those who require 2D views are often contractors who need specific dimensions and floor plans since they build off of the specifics, floor by floor, rather than by looking at something in 3D. However, for clients, 3D views are a great way to convey a simple but wholistic view of the space that’s manageable and understandable at a glance.
Give examples of how the building information for a specific location in the project needs to be filtered for different audiences and purposes?
Like I mentioned above, for contractors, they need specific dimensions of floors, walls, windows, ceilings, stairs, etc. since they are constructing the precise building. The client, however, is more worried about how it looks, so it’s better to not have all that technical information and just present the information that they need to get an idea of the space, such as furniture, plumbing, and casework.
Should your design ideas always be conveyed through photorealistic renders?
- How does the level of detail in the rendering and its presentation affect the perception of stakeholders reviewing your design?
No, they shouldn’t always. First, it takes a ton of time and computer power, which is not ideal for first drafts and working out general concepts. The greater level of rendering, the more detail there has to be in the design in order for it to pay off, so if it is an early stage or not too many details, it can dimishes the perception of the stakeholders.